Monday, February 20, 2012

me time

I've had the Blogger app for several months now, but haven't actually tried posting using it. So now, with some free time and no internet for my laptop, I thought I'd give it a try.

Since 2012 rolled in, it's been quite busy for me. With the lease expiring at the city apartment, I decided to get my own place in the suburbs. My first foray in real estate hunting was quite an adventure. I relied heavily on internet ads in real estate websites and in gumtree. Inspection appointments were made with agents and owners via email and phone calls. I barely knew the areas, so I was mighty glad for the navigation tool in my iPhone (thank God for gps!).

It took me 2 weeks to find my new home. The moment I walked into the place, I knew I found the one. It was still occupied and a bit messy, but I had good vibes from it. It was what I was looking for, what I had in my mind. I left praying the owner will choose me.

And...he did. So here I am, about a month later. Enjoying my space. Getting to know my new flat and neighborhood. It even feels like a home now. My fourth home in less than a year. This is my first time to really be on my own. I'm liking my independence, but it comes with a price. It can get lonely sometimes. But I'm loving my me time for the moment. When it starts getting unbearable, hopefully by then I'll have come up with a contingency plan.

For now, I'm really quite contented with just me in my flat.